
Beginner’s Mind: Society Cannot Be Built Solely on Friendship and Care
A college student in the United States considers a Buddhist perspective on what it takes to achieve a just and compassionate society

A college student in the United States considers a Buddhist perspective on what it takes to achieve a just and compassionate society

Bruno Wang reflects on how Buddharoid, the AI-powered robot monk, brings a Dharma twist to our prescient Dharma discussions on AI

A journey of caregiving, spiritual searching, and unexpected community reveals how loving-kindness can reshape even the most uncertain chapters of life.

Finding an authentic community of friendship, fellowship, and shared spiritual purpose in an era of tech hyperconnectivity

Through helping a grieving friend declutter her home, our loving-kindness practitioner explores how metta guides us in deciding what to keep, release, and give away

Sunrise gardening shows us a Dharma truth: pulling weeds is only half the work—we must also plant the flowers of compassion and joy

To visit Sequoia National Park is to see primeval beings that know inter-being and primeval connection better than anyone

Our loving-kindness meditator finds new friends after stepping away from a place of conflict

In a potentially polarized world, Ratnadevi offers mindful listening as a bridge between ourselves and others. By tuning into emotions and values, we create space for healing, connection, and constructive action.

Ratnadevi offers a clear and concise guide to the crucial steps of Nonviolent Communication, a practice that can deepen relationships with loved ones, friends, community members, and more.

A meditation on the complex life of spiritual friendships and their role on the Buddhist path

Celebrations of the Buddha’s birthday were held at the Buddhist Association of China’s headquarters of Guangji Temple